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Hot Mess Express: Day 1 of Getting My Life Together (Again)
aka… documenting my weight loss journey with brutal honesty, ADHD chaos, and zero shame I’ve seen an insane amount of GLP-1 shot hate lately, and honestly? It’s exhausting. Everyone screaming about “discipline” as if all bodies, brains, incomes, traumas, and life situations are created equal. Spoiler: they’re not. And I’ll…
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đź–¤ When Self-Care Looks Like Crying in a Parking Lot and Then Reading Smut
You know what they don’t tell you about healing? Sometimes it’s ugly. Sometimes it’s not bubble baths and journaling under a weighted blanket with soft lo-fi in the background. Sometimes it’s sitting in your car in the Walmart parking lot with tears running down your face, mascara halfway to your…
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How ARC Reading Turned My Bookish Hobby Into Something So Much Bigger
ARC — Advance Reader Copy. If you’re new to the book world, that might sound like some mysterious, exclusive club. But really, it’s pretty simple: publishers send you a free copy of a book before its official release, and in return, you give an honest review. No strings attached. I…
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The Overwhelming Reality of Managing Mental Health as an Adult and Parent
Life as an adult and parent is a constant balancing act, demanding attention to countless responsibilities while trying to maintain a semblance of mental health. For those of us who grapple with mental health issues, the challenges are magnified, turning everyday tasks into monumental efforts. I want to share my…
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